217/4 divided by 229/2

217/4 ÷ 229/2
=
217 458
Decimal: 0.473799
Percentage: 47.38%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    229/2 becomes 2/229
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    217/4 × 2/229
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    217 × 2 = 434    4 × 229 = 916
  4. 4
    Simplify
    434/916 = 217/458

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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